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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8D5A4E — Chestnut
#8D5A4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 11° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #8D5A4E
- faf6f5
- e9dad7
- d8beb9
- c8a39a
- b7877c
- a66b5e
- 8a574c
- 6b443b
- 4d312a
- 2f1e1a
- 100a09
Color schemes using #8D5A4E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#8D5A4E FAQ
What color is #8D5A4E?
#8D5A4E is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8D5A4E?
#8D5A4E is rgb(141, 90, 78) in RGB, hsl(11, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 36%, 45%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8D5A4E?
White text on this background reaches 5.67:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.71:1.
What colors go well with #8D5A4E?
Its direct complement is #4E828D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E8D79 and #4E628D gives you contrast without the vibration.